Question: The minimum NPSH for a pump is specified as 7.0m. This pump is being used to pump water from a reservoir at 0.24m3/s. The water

 The minimum NPSH for a pump is specified as 7.0m. This

The minimum NPSH for a pump is specified as 7.0m. This pump is being used to pump water from a reservoir at 0.24m3/s. The water level in the reservoir is 1.28m below the pump. The total head loss in the suction pipe is 1.16m. Atmospheric pressure is 98.62 kPa. The density of water is 998kg/m3 and its vapour pressure is 2.34kPa. Determine whether the pump is safe from cavitation effects. [Ans. Yes, the pump is safe from cavitation effects.]

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